Senior Design Engineer

Trinzic; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Texas is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Space Suit Division team. You will design, analyze, test, and refine mechanical systems for space suits and supporting equipment for LEO and beyond.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 15 years of related experience, with strong CAD/drafting skills and collaboration across cross-functional teams. This office-based position offers opportunities to advance with challenging aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 15 years of related design experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to customer sensitivity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and analyze mechanical products and systems using solid/fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
• Perform engineering design evaluations.
• Conduct dimensional tolerance and functional analyses.
• Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions.

Skills

CAD

Drafting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

The Senior Design Engineer will be part of the team that supports the Space Suit Division at KBR. The candidate will w ork on a collaborative team developing, building and maintaining Space Suits and supporting equipment for low Earth orbit and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems using applied engineering principles, including solid and fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.

• Perform engineering design evaluations.

• Perform dimensional tolerance analysis and functional analyses.

• Procure, assemble, and test advanced prototypes to inform design decisions, refinements, and to demonstrate performance.

• Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint.

• Produce other required design documentation.

• Assist in the development of requirements for hardware.

• Ensure designs satisfy requirements and demonstrate performance in a thorough verification and validation program.

• Perform trade studies for technology development.

• Analyze data and make recommendations for improvement.

• Understand nominal and off-nominal operations for a technical system and its interaction(s) with other systems.

• Manage multiple issues at one time and develop an integrated solution.

• Work with fabrication and manufacturing departments to ensure final design is properly executed in the creation of mechanical products.

• Be agile and willing to assist in all areas of the development process to meet project milestones.

• REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume.

  This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.

  Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

  Years of Experience: Must have at least 15 years of recent and related work experience.

  Candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, leadership, and team working skills.

  Demonstrated skill in using computer-aided design (CAD)/drafting equipment and software in design work.

  Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with peers and cross-functional teams and external customers.

• PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on familiarity with production grade manufacturing equipment.

• Experience using established engineering principles in the design and development of life critical components for use in extreme environments.

• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing.

WORK LOCATION

This position is located in office.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.